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How to calculate a SHA-512 hash in C++ on Linux?

Asked 2011-02-26T04:21:29.160
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Is there a standard library or commonly used library that can be used for calculating SHA-512 hashes on Linux?

I'm looking for a C or C++ library.

c++ c linux hash sha512
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I'm using Botan for various cryptographic purposes. It has many kinds of SHA(-512) algorithms.

When I was looking at C++ crypto libraries I also found Crypto++. The style of the Botan API was more straightforward for me, but both of these libraries are solid and mature.

answered 2011-10-25T16:25:45.217

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